Tauranga Budget Advisory Service co-ordinator Diane Bruin says the move will at least mean struggling parents can afford to make sandwiches for their children.
In a practical sense, she says, the debate comes down to making it affordable to have food in their pantry.
This is true. A hungry child is not going to question the health benefits of a food item if there is nothing else in the house to eat.
The question then is, if supermarkets want to make it easier for families then why not carry out similar drastic and cost-cutting exercise on food items that are good for you?
That's the point raised by Tauranga nutritionist Angela Frieswyk, who recommends most clients stay away from bread, especially white bread, as much as possible.
Ms Frieswyk says most people should avoid eating more than a couple of slices of bread a day.
Good quality wholegrain breads were a better option, but should still be eaten in moderation because high wheat intakes can cause gluten intolerance, as well as other health issues.
Cutting the cost of bread to $1 a loaf has won the supermarkets publicity but it also shows they can make staple foods incredibly affordable if they wish to do so.
Hopefully we will see them apply the same approach to items in their produce department.
